“Criminal Justice”
Course Details
Length of Course
The Criminal Justice program is 52 weeks of instruction, 5 hrs/day, Mon-Fri. Space is limited to 25 students. The first to qualify are accepted.
Program start dates
March/September
“This program is supported by the RCMP, Saskatoon and Regina City Police, and Calgary and Edmonton City Police. As of January 2008, the Canadian Military has endorsed this program for their training needs. As of October 2008, Federal Correction will look upon successful graduates for potential employees.”
The Criminal Justice system is one of the most fascinating and, at times, controversial components of the legal institution in Canada. The Canadian criminal justice system has three main components: the police, the courts, and corrections.
Policing is many careers in one. Police and government agencies across Canada are in a crisis with the unprecedented amount of retirements. The RCMP and various policing agencies across Canada all have positions that need to be filled due to retiring officers. In addition many new career opportunities with the social agencies will also become available.
You will work in small classes and learn from instructors with related experience. Our courses give you a solid introduction to topics ranging from criminal law, procedural law in the criminal justice system to multiculturalism, psychology and criminology. You obtain hands-on experience in important areas like mediation, interviewing, report writing, note taking, and investigative techniques.
In recent years, career opportunities linked with the criminal justice system have shown steady growth and this program will prepare students for the recruitment or application process to those positions. McKay Career Training is proud to be the only college in Saskatchewan to offer this program.
Entrance Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. To ensure applicants meet the basic standards that will give them a realistic chance for success in the program the must achieve an overall 60th percentile ranking in reading, sentence skills, math and basic algebra. Emphasis is placed on reading and sentence skills.
Non-Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to complete a questionnaire outlining their motivation to seek entry to a career in the criminal justice field, their work experiences and additional educational information. This questionnaire also includes a request for a handwritten essay. An interview with a faculty member is required. The interviewer assesses the integrity, forthrightness and sincerity of the applicant.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
- Results of medical examination
- Results of vision tests: colour & visual
- Results of hearing test
- Security clearance check
- Driver’s abstract
Note: Previous job and life experience, education, and the recruitment process may be factors in the opportunities available to you.
How to apply
We are ready to help you and answer any questions you may have. Application forms are available at the college or email Karen Butcher at karenb@mckaycareertraining.ca
Financial Aid
McKay Career Training is designated for Canada and Saskatchewan student loans and is registered with the provincial government under Saskatchewan Learning. Contact the college for further information. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans may be available to qualified students.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly and be punctual in compliance with school policy and funding agent regulations. Students are fully accountable for any absences, lateness, etc. Missed academic/practical instructional content or time is made up in accordance with school policy at the instructor’s discretion.
Night Labs
Night classes are not offered for this class.
Course Overview
Marketable Program Components
- Business Communications
- Critical Thinking for the Criminal Justice System
- Leadership Development
- Human Dignity
- Stress Management
- Communication for Law Enforcement
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Mediation and Restorative Justice
- Basic Police Powers
- Introduction to Sociology
- Criminal Coding and Federal Statutes
- Juvenile Justice
- Domestic Violence
- Criminal Investigations
- Conflict Management
- Corrections in Canada
- Evidence and Court Procedures
- Community Policing and Security
- Physical Training and Testing, CPR, and First Aid, Fire Arm Safety Certificate
- Psychology
Employment Opportunities
- Municipal Police Services
- Provincial Police Services
- Provincial Enforcement Agencies
- Federal Enforcement Agencies (RCMP)
- Federal Correction
- Emergency Services
- Correctional Agencies
- Security Agencies
- Military Policing
Testimonials
This program fills a direct need for applicants to enter any police academy with the confidence and ability to succeed.
Saskatoon Police Officer
With this training, a candidate wanting to enter the field of law enforcement would have a definite advantage.
Retired RCMP Sargeant
It is my opinion this Criminal Justice Program would be an asset for introducing and preparing interested participants who wish to enter the field of law enforcement, court work, security and corrections.
Retired Police Officer
